Sanitation & Infection Control Flashcards
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What does the term 'Universal Precautions' require salon professionals to assume?
Answer: All blood and body fluids are potentially infectious
Universal Precautions require treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious, regardless of a client's apparent health status.
Which of the following correctly describes a bacteriostatic agent?
Answer: It inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria
A bacteriostatic agent inhibits bacterial growth and reproduction but does not necessarily kill bacteria, unlike a bactericidal agent which destroys them.
A stylist notices a client has pediculosis capitis. What action should be taken?
Answer: Politely decline service and refer the client for treatment
Pediculosis capitis (head lice) is a contraindication for salon services; the client must be referred for treatment before returning to the salon.
How should contaminated single-use items such as wax strips and cotton be disposed of?
Answer: Placed in a sealed, leak-proof bag before disposing in a covered waste container
Single-use items contaminated with blood or body fluids must be sealed in a leak-proof bag and disposed of in a covered waste container to prevent contamination.
Which of the following is an example of a direct contact mode of disease transmission?
Answer: Skin-to-skin contact with an infected client
Direct contact transmission occurs through immediate physical contact between the source of infection and a susceptible host, such as skin-to-skin touching.
Why must disinfectant solutions be changed regularly in salons?
Answer: Because organic matter reduces disinfectant effectiveness over time
Organic matter such as hair, skin cells, and product residue accumulates in disinfectant solutions and neutralizes their active ingredients, reducing efficacy.
What level of decontamination is required for reusable salon tools that contact intact skin but not mucous membranes or broken skin?
Answer: Intermediate-level disinfection
Intermediate-level disinfection using an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant is required for semi-critical items that contact intact skin in salon settings.